
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dover Shores Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,395 (85 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dover Shores area of Newport Beach.


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Park Newport

1124 W Balboa Blvd

Newport Bluffs Apartment Village

1801 Bedford Ln

Newport North Apartment Homes

Baywood Apartment Homes

Baypointe Apartment Homes

915 E Balboa Blvd

Seaview Plaza
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Westview Apartments

1142 Rutland Rd

Bayshore Apartments

Westcliff

1069 Buckingham Ln

1503 Clay St
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Sundance West

Pacific Park

Pacific Villas

Casa Victoria Apartments

Costa Mirage

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AVA Newport

Westbay Eldon Apartments
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279 E 20th St

The Parsons

Baywind Apartment Homes

1978 Maple Ave

379 Hamilton St

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Westside Apartments

Olive Tree

1995-1999 Maple St

Charle Square Apartments
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Madison Newport Apartment Homes

121 E Bay St

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365 Hamilton St, Unit 2

Villa Nova Townhomes

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412 Esther St, Unit B

2040 Orange Ave

Lux Costa Mesa

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID3487A

Eastside Haven at 17th

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID10242A
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Dover Shores, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Shores Studio Apartments | $2,232 | $1,628 | $3,170 |
| Dover Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $1,750 | $8,410 |
| Dover Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,493 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Dover Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,887 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
| Dover Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dover Shores Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available Dover Shores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dover Shores area of Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Apartments priced from $1,628. Ponderosa Mobile Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Dover Shores apartments for rent in Newport Beach, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista Apartments | Studio 331 | Studio,1BA | $1,628 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 1 Bedroom + Office | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | Balboa (E1A-N) | Studio,1BA | $1,936 |
| 135 & 137 Broadway | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Apex Apartment Homes | One bedroom / One bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Pacific Park | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,185 |
| Westbay Eldon Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Park Center Place Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
| Park Newport | Wedge | Studio,1BA | $2,428 |
| Baywind Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover Shores, CA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover Shores area is the $3.27 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $4,899. The second greatest value Dover Shores apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at AVOCADO starting at $3,395 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover Shores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway at Big Canyon | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| AVOCADO | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.40 |
| Villa Nova Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.10 |
| Westbay Eldon Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| The Parsons | 22B | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Pacific Villas | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 365 Hamilton St, Unit 2 | 365 Hamilton St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
| Baywind Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Park Center Place Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 1 Bedroom + Office | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover Shores Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dover Shores?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dover Shores is under $2,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dover Shores?
The cheapest apartment in Dover Shores is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Dover Shores costs $3,474.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dover Shores?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Dover Shores that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dover Shores?
Cheap apartments in Dover Shores have an average cost of $336 which is $3,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover Shores.
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